What's the difference between a primary and a general election?

What you'll learn

• The difference between a primary election and a general election
• How to read every item on your ballot, not just the top races
• Why local and down-ballot races often affect your daily life more than federal ones
• How to find your sample ballot before Election Day so nothing surprises you
• What it means to be an eligible voter and when you can vote

A Vivoso lesson, written for your age group and your state. Read it or listen in about 15 to 20 minutes with full access.

Part of: Vote for the first time

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